While technically correct, it would be more appropriate to say that the F30 is a devolution of the E9X, therefore, leaving the E9X still as the highest and newest evolution of the 3 series. Of course, this might cause much angst among the F30 cognoscenti.

Well said, I agree. If any "angst" is created they can go to their own forum and we can be done with them. They're already cluttering up our forum with drivel about their sub-designed cars.